Long-term Chinese Language Courses

Long-term Courses for Chinese Language, which usually last 3 to 24 months, are designed specifically to fully enhance the students' abilities of speaking, writing and interpreting. Courses such as Chinese Medicine, Literature, Arts, Geography, Folk Culture are carefuuly incorporated into the language learning curriculum, so that students can not only communicate with Chinese people smoothly but can also experience and understand the abundantly charming Chinese culture.

1. Requirements
Those who are healthy and willing to abide by Chinese Laws and University's regulations are legible to apply.

2. Course Contents
(1) Beginners Course: Junior Chinese (including grammar, pronunciation, and conversation), Junior Listening & Speaking, Reading (including Chinese characters, culture), and Chinese Folk Culture (elective)
(2) Intermediate Course: Intermediate Chinese (including syntax, culture, and discussion), Intermediate Listening & Speaking, Reading (including culture), and Chinese Folk Culture (elective)
(3) Advanced Course: Senior Chinese (including syntax, translation, discussion), Senior Listening, Chinese Culture, Practical Writing, Chinese Folk Culture (elective)
Note: Check the appendix to see the concrete curriculum schedule.Class will commence when there are 5 students, and there will be a maximum of 20 students per class.

3. Application Materials
A. Passport-size photo
B. Photocopy of valid passport

C. Photo-copy of Highest Academic Certificate and School Record
D. Photo-copy of "Physical Examination Record for Foreigner" (valid for 6 months, the original copy must be kept for registration, if not qualified cannot enter the school)

4. Deadline of Application
January 31 for spring semester

5. School Beginning
The first Monday of September for autumn semester.
The last ten-day period of February for spring semester.

6. Tuition Standard
Tuition: RMB 14,000/school year (Those who study for less than one semester will pay RMB 3000/month)
Stationary Fee: according to actual expense (about RMB 150/semester) 

7. Curriculum Schedule

1. Beginners Course

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
08:00 to 09:40	Junior Chinese	Junior Chinese	Junior Chinese	Junior Chinese	Junior Chinese
10:00 to 11:40	Junior Listening & Speaking	Reading	Junior Listening & Speaking	Reading	Junior Listening & Speaking

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
08:00 to 09:40	Intermediate Chinese	Intermediate Chinese	Intermediate Chinese	Intermediate Chinese	Intermediate Chinese
10:00 to 11:40	Intermediate Listening & Speaking	Reading	Intermediate Listening & Speaking	Reading	Intermediate Listening & Speaking

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
08:00 to 09:40	Senior Chinese	Senior Chinese	Senior Chinese	Senior Chinese	Senior Chinese
10:00 to 11:40	Chinese Culture	Senior Listening	Chinese Culture	Senior Listening	Practical Writing

Note:
All the classes above will offer courses of interest on Chinese folk culture in the afternoon, which include Calligraphy, Drawing, Clay Sculpture, Er Hu, Taiji Shadowboxing, Deep Breathing Exercises, Martial Arts, Cooking etc. Students can choose 1-2 courses, and class will commence when there are 10 students. A separate fee will be charged for these courses.